Games Like Long Dream

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Emotional 32%, Pixel Graphics 25.5%, Adventure 13.8%, Romance 11.8%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece shares the core theme of navigating memories to provide closure for an elderly protagonist.

The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Puzzle 16.4%, Historical 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Comedy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes traditional Chinese folklore and pixel-art puzzles to tell a story about memory and the past.

Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Emotional 16.8%, Comedy 14%, Cute 12.8%, Romance 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a spiritual successor to To the Moon, it continues the exploration of life, regret, and memory through a touching narrative.

Revisit and repeat the final moments of China's turn of the century in this narrative puzzle adventure. Play a 6th-grade student and greet classmates, explore secrets, play mini-4WD, or just wander around town. Make your choices to create a perfect day for everyone!

Why similar: 1990's 29.3%, Puzzle 20.4%, Emotional 16.7%, Retro 11.6%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a nostalgic Chinese setting, this game captures the feeling of childhood and the weight of past memories.

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: 1990's 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Emotional 18.8%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features beautiful pixel art and a deeply emotional story centered on nostalgia and personal growth.

Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.9%, Puzzle Platformer 21%, Puzzle 14.1%, Colorful 9.4%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-adventure game follows an elderly man reflecting on his life and choices through a series of beautiful, interactive landscapes.

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.8%, Puzzle 17.1%, Cute 17.1%, Romance 11.9%, Colorful 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A wordless point-and-click game that uses puzzles and music to convey a bittersweet story of love and loss.

The Heroes Around Me tells a story of a family of 3: the hard-working and quiet father – Nan, his daughter Lili, and their pet dog Sesame. Players will experience the harshness and warmth in the simpler time of the 1990s, where lots of stories are untold.

Why similar: Visual Novel 33.9%, 1990's 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Emotional 12.3%, Retro 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A touching, story-rich pixel art game that focuses on the quiet, emotional moments of everyday life.

This is a puzzle game that combines text and images. Players use visual illusions to piece together fragments of memories from Alzheimer's patients, in order to reconstruct the truth of the story and witness the passage of time for three generations.

Why similar: Point & Click 18.9%, Incremental 18.2%, 1980s 13.2%, Puzzle 11.5%, 1990's 9%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn puzzle adventure that emphasizes atmospheric storytelling and emotional discovery.

You are his last hope. The only one who can rescue him. Delve deep into the dreams of Luke Williams, a man diagnosed with depression, unfold the heartbreaking story of his life and prevent him from... fading away.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35%, Emotional 23.4%, Adventure 17%, 2D 12.5%, Colorful 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological narrative game that explores the mind of a man struggling with his past through surreal, dream-like sequences.

Award-winning point-and-click game FREE to download and play! Relax into a dreamscape full of fairytales, legends, and peculiar scenery. With the help of friendly demon Baku, solve riddles and puzzles to reach the true end and wake up... if you want to wake up, that is.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.8%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Historical 13.5%, Puzzle 11%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused visual novel that shares the dream-like, puzzle-solving nature of the seed game.

Shanghai Summer is an adventure game set in the millennium. Our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of "anomalies" over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from the past finally seem to converge. Will he be able to "fix" it for good?

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.3%, Cute 17.8%, Romance 12.9%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of youth and nostalgia in a city setting, focusing on emotional character development.

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Incremental 35.3%, Point & Click 32.6%, Puzzle 18.2%, Cute 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: This artistic, narrative-focused game uses painting and puzzles to reveal a poignant story about memory and passion.

Wander through dreamscapes woven from memories of the millennium. Use your camera to freeze tender fragments of days gone by, collecting lost shards of childhood. In an atmosphere where Chinese Dreamcore and Liminal Space intertwine, savor a warmth that feels both familiar and strange.

Why similar: 1990's 53.5%, Emotional 27.7%, Adventure 18.8%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that focuses on emotional exploration and the nostalgia of the 1990s.

Manipulate the world around you by editing source code in an adventure game about a burnt out indie game developer's quest to fulfill a lifelong dream.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.7%, Point & Click 28%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Puzzle 8.4%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven pixel art game that explores the struggles of a developer, blending logic puzzles with deep personal themes.

No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Visual Novel 24.2%, Emotional 14.6%, Cute 13.4%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A semi-autobiographical game that captures the bittersweet transition of leaving home and the uncertainty of the future.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.4%, Puzzle 18.5%, Adventure 16.1%, Colorful 13.4%, 2D 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning puzzle-platformer that serves as a powerful metaphor for grief and emotional recovery.

Love-suspense AVG with the theme of "The Peach Blossom Spring". The equinox flowers, bloom for one thousand years and wither for one thousand years. Eternal paradise. Do you choose to stay here, escape here, or bury everything here?

Why similar: Visual Novel 57.9%, Adventure 18.4%, Romance 14.4%, 2D 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This visual novel blends mystery and multiple endings to create a deep, narrative-driven experience.

Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.8%, Point & Click 19.9%, Romance 14%, Cute 13.7%, Adventure 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, interactive story that perfectly captures the emotional arc of a relationship through simple, meaningful gameplay mechanics.

Insects Awaken is a puzzle visual novel set in the 1940s. It follows the story of Chen Shan, a young man entangled in espionage while defending his family and homeland. He embarks on a journey between the isolated cities of Chongqing and Shanghai, braving the chaos of war with his passion and youth.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Historical 29.3%, Point & Click 17.6%, Adventure 13.2%, 2D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure that emphasizes choices and story-rich gameplay within a mysterious world.

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.6%, Historical 18.1%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Cute 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, narrative-focused experience that uses music and atmosphere to tell quiet, emotional stories.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Cute 20.3%, Puzzle 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Colorful 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This meditative game tells a life story entirely through the objects one unpacks, mirroring the themes of memory and transition.

What do you do when you lose someone you love? A Taste of the Past is an emotional sidescroller about reconnecting with your Chinese culture while navigating a train to the afterlife. Featuring a wholesome story, cooking minigames, and hope.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Visual Novel 24.5%, Cute 11.3%, Colorful 9.9%, Emotional 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses interactive fiction and point-and-click elements to explore the connection between food, family, and memory.

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Emotional 19.2%, Comedy 16.2%, Cute 13.7%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative adventure explores complex themes of time and memory with the same emotional weight found in Long Dream.

《花落冬陽》是一款以「夢想」與「思念」為主題的文字冒險遊戲。故事講述主角謝子臣在追尋作家之夢的過程中遭遇的困境，以及與夏芊帆、雪見兩名少女的戀愛故事。豐富的劇情、精緻的插畫、悠揚的音樂、搭配全中文語音，帶你體驗一段動人的台北冬季戀曲。

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.5%, Emotional 15.2%, Colorful 11.5%, Romance 11.1%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores emotional relationships and supernatural elements through a story-rich lens.

A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.

Why similar: Incremental 26.2%, Visual Novel 23.5%, Puzzle 14.2%, Emotional 10.3%, Colorful 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, hand-drawn visual novel that focuses on puzzle-solving and character-driven storytelling.

“Hidden Dream” is a game about puzzle, exploration and collection in horizontal version. In this game, players are supposed to participate in the story about how did Princess Wencheng complete her journey to Tibet that for getting marry with Srongtsen Gampo in Princess Wencheng’s fantasy world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38%, Historical 25.6%, Puzzle 16.6%, Cute 12.9%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that focuses on exploration and quiet, contemplative gameplay.

What if you lost all your memories? An emotional family drama seen through the eyes of a woman with Alzheimer's disease. As Annie’s life slowly unravels, uncover memories of her deceased brother as her past bleeds into the present.

Why similar: Emotional 38.1%, Adventure 23.6%, Colorful 20.5%, Point & Click 17.8%

You are trapped in a strange dream from which there is no waking. It is stitched from Chinese nostalgia, childhood echoes, and liminal spaces—where sense and nonsense blend freely. All you can do is keep exploring, until you must choose: return to restless reality, or stay in the dream forever?

Why similar: Puzzle 36%, Emotional 28%, Retro 20.1%, Adventure 16%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that leans into atmospheric, surreal storytelling to explore psychological themes.

A pixel game that tells the story of bad elementary school students in the 1990s. The game is full of nostalgic elements of the 90s, while adding light puzzle solving and platform jumping elements.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.6%, Incremental 27.1%, 1990's 12%, Puzzle 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

After the grueling college entrance exams in June, Shen Luoying and Chen Yanqing—newly confessed lovers—are forced to attend universities in separate cities (Beijing and Jiangcheng) due to parental expectations and academic score......

Why similar: Visual Novel 38%, Cute 16.3%, Romance 13.4%, Emotional 11.5%, 2D 10.5%

《栖云异梦》是一款由叙事驱动的指向点击冒险解谜游戏。在一次午后，主角方哲收到了一个包裹，其中的线索竟指向失踪多年的母亲。循环的梦魇、惊悚的哨音、多年前的来信...方哲为了解开真相踏上了一段奇异的冒险。剧场中的魅影、不为人知的密室、诡异的古村，梦境与现实交错，指引他步步逼近真相......

Why similar: Point & Click 38.6%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Puzzle 20.2%, 2D 8.7%, Adventure 7%

Pants Quest is a tiny, lovingly crafted point & click adventure game about finding your way in life. And your pants. Sometimes just getting dressed & leaving the house feels like an impossible task. Follow one man's emotional journey to deal with the hurdles that life can throw at you on a bad day.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, 1980s 16.5%, 1990's 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Puzzle 10.2%

《梦蝶》是一款水墨画风，以汉字拆解重组为解谜核心的游戏。辽沐跟随着一只蝴蝶，来到了儿时母亲提起的“隐世”，为了能见到隐世中的仙人完成心愿，开始了一场与”汉字”紧密结合的冒险。通过对“汉字”的理解，重新拆解组合，变化出能破解谜题的“关键字”，重新感悟每个汉字背后所寄宿的故事。

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.1%, Puzzle 21.5%, 2D 8.7%, Adventure 8.4%, Emotional 8%

A light-hearted and enjoyable short romance VN! The protagonist, Fan Tong, struggles to lose weight in hopes of finding a job, but the journey is far from smooth. Until one day, a cute and sunny girl named Bagel comes into his life, kickstarting a story of weight loss, cross-dressing, and romance!

Why similar: Visual Novel 68.7%, Adventure 31.3%

See the four spirits of Dampness, Heat, Cold, and Toxicity through Ah Song's eyes. Learn medicinal herbs, brew herbal tea, solve the townsfolk's troubles, and uncover the hidden mystery behind the warm, slice-of-life stories of Sap Jit Street.

Why similar: 1980s 19.4%, Point & Click 19.2%, Visual Novel 17%, 1990's 14.7%, Puzzle 9.5%

My dream is a Lost Memory is a short interactive story about having Déjà vu, realizing that this Déjà vu came to you because of a dream, and then wondering if that dream is actually a memory. It's a story about work, limitations and self-respect.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Visual Novel 37.5%, 2D 11.1%, Cute 5.5%

Relive nostalgic dream of that golden old age with the retrospective graphic. In this game, you play as a college student who meets diverse characters and solve multiple puzzles together with them. The story unfolds in different ways corresponding to the choices you made along with the gameplay.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Xu yuan, who was a loser in real life traveled to an ancient palace. By transforming into the male protagonist, players will be in love with many beauties with different personalities, such as the unruly princess, the cold female assassin, embark on a love adventure that spans time and space.

Why similar: Incremental 34.4%, Visual Novel 33.6%, Historical 16.4%, Cute 10.9%, Romance 4.7%

In this pixel adventure, Ürgel walks through a village crumbling with byllars, guided by the cosmology of the Sakha people and the memory of his ancestors, the Öbüge. As the permafrost collapses and the Earth warms, he searches for meaning on a quiet journey for jam.

Why similar: Visual Novel 45.1%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Adventure 14.8%, 2D 12.3%, Family Friendly 4%

A playful narrative adventure about the warmth of fleeting childhood memories: about a little boy named Sanya, rescuing a stray puppy, making true friends, and engaging in many exciting adventures in a small town set in the achingly strange and nostalgic period of the 90s.

Why similar: Point & Click 27%, 1990's 22.9%, Puzzle 13.3%, Cute 10.1%, Emotional 9.2%

Mr. Pumpkin's Adventure is a point-and-click puzzle game. The main character of this game is Mr. Pumpkin who lost his memories. During the adventure, you will help him solve all the puzzles, which will eventually unveil an evil plot.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.9%, Puzzle 19.3%, Cute 14.2%, Comedy 10.5%, 2D 8.9%

Reunite with your best friends, unravel the secrets of a haunted house, and assist a cute little ghost in this heartwarming adventure where every puzzle brings you closer to the mysteries within.

Why similar: Point & Click 35%, Visual Novel 29.6%, Comedy 11%, Emotional 9.7%, 2D 8.7%

When you die, you normally have only one simple wish - to return and tell them - "Hey, guys - it's OK" But returning is not easy...

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Dragon Maiden is a 2D pixel-art mystery adventure. As Wang Xie, you’re trapped in a time loop on the day of the Mountain God Ceremony. Relive the 22 hours before midnight, uncover the truth behind the village’s destruction, and break free from the cycle.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 26.3%, Adventure 24.3%, Point & Click 11.5%, 2D 9.5%

This is a visual novel about 60 minutes in length, telling a story of memories."Once'" is a story which will recall the experience of many individuals. Regardless of if you're in your springtime of life having full of dreams for the future, or if you're a matured adult who has already stepped into the society and owns a family,...

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Kaito wakes to find himself in a strange room, with no memories, and a taciturn girl named Yonagi by his side. Upon learning of his role, he immerses himself into three wondrous dream worlds with her. When all three stories meet a bitter end, Kaito recovers his memories, and the true story unfolds.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37%, Emotional 19%, Romance 16.4%, Cute 11.5%, Adventure 9.2%

Find the adorable cats amidst the tragic love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Consort Yang!

Why similar: Point & Click 34.5%, Historical 27.4%, Puzzle 18.4%, Colorful 8.9%, 2D 6.9%

《恋爱绮谭 不存在的回忆》是国产悬疑恋爱AVG《恋爱绮谭》系列第三部作品，也是系列的解谜篇。在前作《不存在的夏天》与《不存在的真相》中留下的诸多谜团，将在《恋爱绮谭 不存在的回忆》中解答，系列的故事还在继续。

Why similar: Visual Novel 46.2%, Cute 13.2%, Emotional 11.6%, Adventure 11.3%, 2D 9.3%

Don't Let Me Fade is an interactive adventure about memory, identity, and loss. Piece together fragments of a life - even if a simple teddy bear is the last symbol of connection to oneself in a world without time.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.5%, Visual Novel 24.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Emotional 8.4%

A word adventure game based on a long-distance relationship. On high school and college campuses, pick up memories that belong only to that time. Ideal and reality, if we can chose it again, can we not have regrets?

Why similar: Visual Novel 79.8%, Adventure 20.2%

Experience the altered memories of a dying man, reliving his entire life as a little boy while lying on his deathbed. Explore the profound depths of his subconscious as you assist Griffin to shed the remains of his miserable life before his impending demise.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.7%, Emotional 16.2%, Cute 15.9%, Puzzle 14.5%, Adventure 10%

"Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes" is the 5th work in the "Paper Bride' series. Our cast from Zangling Village return to the stage to welcome players back to the world of paper bride...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Idler 21.1%, Incremental 16.9%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Puzzle 10.4%

Explore the miniature universe filled with Eastern mythology, forgotten folk tales and surprising historical events in this puzzle adventure game. Step into real artworks, reveal mysteries by solving unique puzzles, and be the hero of the miniature folk.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.3%, Historical 25.7%, Puzzle 15.9%, Colorful 10.9%, Adventure 8%

This is a plot exploration game set in the 1990s. In the game, you will go back to the age of 15, make up for those regrets and mistakes, rewrite our story and destiny, and explore different life and destination!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.4%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, 1990's 14.9%, 2D 11.1%

乙女向多结局AVG——在蓝色的月夜里，邂逅那些已逝之人的灵魂吧。

Why similar: Visual Novel 52.7%, Adventure 47.3%

Do plants feel? A unique boy from the village and a girl lost her memory stay together for the adventure in the Chengying plain, a breathtaking place but fulfilled with bushy vines. Through changing viewpoints and the way of thinking, solve puzzles and move towards the source of the Treeman.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.3%, Point & Click 22.1%, Emotional 16.6%, Cute 14.2%, Puzzle 11.9%

Set in 1972 (Showa 47), this story follows a high school student on his yearly summer visit to his grandparents’ rural home. Spending quiet, nostalgic days with his sister and the villagers, he begins to believe this peaceful summer might last… until an encounter in the mountains changes everything.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.8%, 1980s 19.9%, Historical 13.3%, Cute 10.3%, Emotional 9.6%

Guard Duty is a comedy adventure about love, loss and the end of the world. Experience an unforgettable story spanning across two radically different time periods.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Adventure 13.1%, Colorful 11.3%, Comedy 8.4%

After being discharged from the army and starting to write novels, Nico embarks on a trip to the world with the roar of a train, encountering all kinds of people and events on the way, and experiencing the new world after the war, and the real purpose of Nico's trip gradually emerges ......

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.1%, Puzzle 19.4%, Cute 17.4%, Colorful 16.9%, Adventure 11.3%